Summer is quickly coming to a close and back-to-school is on the horizon. It always flies by so fast! Hopefully, you have had some time to soak up the sun and enjoy the summer with your family. If the last days of summer mean that you are running out of ideas for how to keep the kids entertained, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a end-of-summer bucket list for Cedar Rapids families to keep the fun rolling; before it’s time to start getting back into the swing of the school-year.
TAKE A SWING AT MINI GOLFING
BASS FARMS – 840 Bass Ln, Mt Vernon
FX MINI GOLF – 1100 N 18th Ave, Hiawatha
MINI PINES – 3800 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids
WATERFALL NATIONAL – 3001 Wright Brothers Blvd E, Cedar Rapids
SPEND A DAY POOLSIDE
BEVER POOL – 2700 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
CHERRY HILL AQUATIC CENTER – 341 Stoney Point Rd NW, Cedar Rapids
ELLIS POOL – 2000 Ellis Blvd NW, Cedar Rapids
JONES POOL – 201 Wilson Ave Dr SW, Cedar Rapids
MARION POOL – 1855 35th St, Marion
NOELRIDGE AQUATIC CENTER – 1248 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids
For a more comprehensive guide to pools and splash pads, check out our Cedar Rapids Guide to Splash Pads & Pools.
SHOP LOCAL AT A FARMER’S MARKET
CEDAR RAPIDS DOWNTOWN FARMER’S MARKET – Downtown Cedar Rapids
MARION FARMER’S MARKET – 2200 31st St. Marion
NOELRIDGE FARMER’S MARKET – 4900 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids
HIAWATHA FARMER’S MARKET – Guthridge Park
For a more comprehensive look at markets in the Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, check out our Cedar Rapids Area Farmer’s Market Guide.
FEEL NOSTALGIC AT A DRIVE-IN THEATER
BLUE GRASS DRIVE-IN THEATER – 774 W Mayne St., Bluegrass, IA
VOY 61 DRIVE-IN THEATER – 1228 US-61, Delmar, IA
VALLE DRIVE-IN – 4074 Hwy F48 W, Newton, IA
TAKE A HIKE TO THE PARK
INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER – 5300 Otis Rd SE, Marion
MORGAN CREEK PARK – 7212 E Ave NW, Cedar Rapids
MOUNT TRASHMORE – 2216 A St SW, Cedar Rapids
PALISADES KEPLER STATE PARK – 700 Keplar Dr., Mount Vernon
PINICON RIDGE PARK – 4729 Horseshoe Falls Rd., Central City
SAC AND FOX TRAIL – Mt Vernon Rd SW, Cedar Rapids
Want more? Here’s a guide to parks with trails!
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We hope you have an excellent end of summer as you soak up the rest of the sunny days and prepare for back-to-school!
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